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This Week In SONAR

by FreightWaves

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller along with market expert Zach Strickland bring you the latest in freight data found within SONAR

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Episodes

  1. This Week in SONAR: April 9, 2021

    Craig and Zach talk about FreightWaves SONAR adding reefer visibility to the lane scorecard tool. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Freight piles up over the holidays

    Zach Strickland and Michael Vincent look at this week in spot rates. Apple Podcast Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Freight market poised for Christmas breakout

    Zach Strickland and Michael Vincent look at this week in spot rates Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Do carriers still hold all the cards?

    Zach Strickland and Michael Vincent look at this week in spot rates Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Tender rejections hit an all-time high

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of freight markets and how shippers, carriers, and intermodal providers are responding to capacity constraints. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  6. Container imports and surface transportation volumes diverge

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of freight markets and how shippers, carriers, and intermodal providers are responding to capacity constraints. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  7. Operators adjust to tight market conditions

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of freight markets and how shippers, carriers, and intermodal providers are responding to capacity constraints. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  8. This week in spot rates

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about what's happening with freight volumes and rates over the last week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. Truckload carrier performance heading into Q4

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about what's happening with freight volumes and rates over the last week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. Uber Freight raises $500M from Greenbriar Equity Group

    JP Hampstead and Michael Vincent talk about what's been happening with freight volumes and rates over the last week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. This week in spot rates

    FreightWaves Director of Research Zack Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. Was Labor Day the peak?

    FreightWaves Director of Research Zack Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. Trucking set up for a strong finish to 2020

    FreightWaves Director of Research Zack Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. Not just a network imbalance

    JP Hampstead and Michael Vincent discuss the latest news in trucking markets and rates over the last week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. Laura's impact on spot and capacity as volumes grow

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about freight market conditions during the week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. Imports and intermodal issues driving West Coast rates

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about freight market conditions during the week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. How long will the inflationary cycle last?

    FreightWaves Director of Research Kevin Hill speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about contracted freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. The sustainability of the truckload volume rally

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the increase in tender rejections. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. Another record week of volume expansion

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of the spot market. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. Market continues to strengthen

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current state of the spot market. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. This is not “normal”

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to talk about freight volumes and reefer in the Sun Belt. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. Why are tender volumes expanding wildly?

    Today's On The Spot episode is with Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead, who dive into how tender rejections are increasing. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. Volumes are sustained and tender rejections are increasing

    Zack Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the spot market for this week. They talk about volumes are sustaining and tender rejections are increasing. They also take a look at the market leading up to July 4th weekend. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn…

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  24. Container rates and shipment rates are high in Los Angeles

    JP Hampstead and Kevin Hill sit down to discuss spot market rates for this week. They dive into contract freight, surges of port activity on the West Coast and tender rejections accelerating. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices....

  25. Surprising unemployment data, consumer spending shifts

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to discuss the state of the economy and freight. They dive into research, jobless claims reports, and assess how the trucking sector will react. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  26. Post Memorial Day Volumes

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss continuing volume growth after the Memorial Day weekend holiday in this episode of On The Spot. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. Freight markets remain unstable

    Zach Strickland and Kevin Hill discuss what’s been happening in the trucking sector over the last week. They talk about the tightening capacity in Los Angeles and Southern California, consumer spending, and auto sales. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn...

  28. What's the connection between consumer spending and freight market? - On The Spot 05/15/20

    Zach Strickland and J.P. Hampstead discuss the latest changes in the freight spot market. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. FreightWaves LIVE @Home edition

    FreightWaves’ Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the current elements impacting the spot market, key markets to watch, and whether we’re seeing a V-shape or U-shape pattern in terms of economic recovery. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about...

  30. Did the freight market bottom out this week? - On The Spot 04.24.20

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland discuss the current freight climate. Contracted truckload volumes are still going down, but the pace of the decline has slowed. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. Volume recovery might be industrial before retail

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland discuss the current freight climate. Contracted truckload volumes are still going down, but the pace of the decline has slowed. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. Declining volumes continue in the freight market

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about declining reefer volumes and how tender rejections have dropped to 6.82%. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the maritime market. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  33. Getting a reading on the freight industry - On the Spot 04/03/20

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about the current state of freight. Outbound tender rejections have dropped to 14%, about where they were on March 18, 2020. Some markets like Harrisburg, PA and Atlanta, GA are performing better due to the demand for specific goods. Why is this happening?...

  34. What happens after the peak?

    JP Hampstead breaks his quarantine to talk about the latest Passport Research he and his team have been working on: what happens after the March 23rd peak of contracted truckload volumes. Hampstead and Zach Strickland also discuss stimulus packages and consumer spending. Apple Podcasts Spotify...

  35. Despite shutdowns and layoffs, the freight market trucks on

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about these uncertain times as volumes continue steady growth and tender rejections are up to 15%. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. How shutdowns will affect freight

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss the possibility of e-commerce growth, spending in the service sector, and more. While the effects are yet to be determined, drivers are still out on the road delivering goods throughout the country. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More...

  37. Robust volumes in major markets; food buying is up

    Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead talk about how consumers are spending more on groceries than normal, which is translating to higher volumes for this time of year. Fears of the coronavirus could be causing "panic buying." Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts…

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  38. China-U.S. container rates fall 22 percent since mid-January

    JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland continue to assess the impacts of the Coronavirus on volumes and rates. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. Trucking rates are still flat 02/21/20

    Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland is back to chat with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about the state of rates this past week. They also talk about the continued impact of the coronavirus and post-Valentine's Day freight rates. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the…

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  40. Freight markets are cold; tepid growth overall 02/14/20

    Director of Research Kevin Hill chats with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about the state of rates in this first part of 2020. They also talk about research, how the Coronavirus continues to impact volumes, and the struggles of the Los Angeles market. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the...

  41. By mid-2020, brokers and carriers should expect better market conditions 02/07/20

    Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talks with Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead about what's happening with rates this week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video Visit our sponsor More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  42. Market in free fall; Coronavirus impact on the horizon 01/31/20

    Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead chats with Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland to discuss what's happening with rates this week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video Visit our sponsor More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  43. Earnings in the bleak midwinter 1/24/20

    Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead sits down with Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland to discuss what's happening with rates this week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video Visit our sponsor More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  44. On the Spot: January remains flat, but reefer activity is up 01/17/20

    Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead sits down with Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland to discuss what's happening with rates this week. Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video Visit our sponsor More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  45. Volumes are returning to important markets 01/10/19

    Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead and Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talk about what is happening with rates this week. Watch More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. Reflecting on a robust holiday season 1/3/20

    Director of Research Kevin Hill and Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland talk about where we are in terms of rates for the New Year. Watch More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. Volumes get a holiday pop, but seasonal affective disorder is coming 12/20/19

    Market Expert Zach Strickland and Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead chat about what's happening with rates this week. Watch More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. The holiday turn-up comes too late for Celadon

    FreightWaves Market Expert Zach Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about this week's rate changes. Watch More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. Ups and downs as we enter Thanksgiving week and peak season

    FreightWaves Market Expert Zach Strickland speaks with Associate Editor JP Hampstead about this week's rate changes. More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. The Week of 11.15 from FreightWaves LIVE Chicago

    Live from the floor of FreightWaves LIVE Chicago, Craig Fuller, Zach Strickland and John Paul Hampstead break down this week in transportation rates. More FreightWaves podcasts Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller along with market expert Zach Strickland bring you the latest in freight data found within SONAR

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